Description
Indulge in the softest homemade banana bread that stays moist for days and fills your kitchen with irresistible bakery aroma. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy baking moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed / 340g)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently.
- Add optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour into pan and bake 50–60 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American